title: In vitro training model for endovascular embolization of cerebral aneurysms.
abstract: We present a new in vitro model for the training of endovascular embolizations of cerebral aneurysms. The technique and laboratory set-up described allow the embolization of thin-walled, transparent silicone aneurysm models under "semi-physiologic" conditions, i.e., in a closed circulation with pulsatile flow and pressure, simulating the hemodynamic conditions encountered in biologic systems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University of Vienna Medical School, Austria.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gruber
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bavinszki
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Killer
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: al Shameri
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Richling
mesh_terms: D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000628:therapy*; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000193:education*; D012828:Silicones
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones